Rockford’s Neighborhood Centers Alliance celebrates 20 years

Staff Report In 1992, area neighborhood center directors saw the importance of sustaining healthy neighborhoods and formed the Neighborhood Centers Alliance
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Cars, equipment, construction tools to be auctioned July 21

Staff Report SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — ComEd, an Exelon Company, Nicor Gas, North Shore Gas/Peoples Gas, City of Aurora, villages of
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Sensata employees in Freeport reach out to Mitt Romney for help in saving their jobs

• Freeport City Council votes 8-0 in support of resolution calling on Romney to visit Freeport and help save 170
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Autopsy inconclusive on deceased infant found July 13

Staff Report An autopsy of the deceased infant found July 13 at One Source Recycling, 13125 N. Second St., Roscoe, Ill.,
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Roscoe man killed in early-morning motorcycle accident

Online Staff Report MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. — Donald “Scott” Litton, 55, of Roscoe, Ill., died Tuesday, July 17, after he lost
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Freeport City Council votes to call on Romney to help save 170 jobs from being outsourced from Bain-owned Freeport plant

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — The Freeport City Council passed a resolution Monday, July 16, urging former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt
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22-year-old killed July 14 after car collides with tree on Meridian Road

Online Staff Report Brittany England, 22, of Rockford, was killed Saturday night, July 14, when her car collided with a tree
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Autopsy inconclusive on deceased infant found July 13, police call on public for clues

Online Staff Report An autopsy of the deceased infant found July 13 at One Source Recycling, 13125 N. Second St., Roscoe,
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Local historian to discuss pre-Civil War Winnebago County July 18 at Memorial Hall

Online Staff Report Rockford’s Veterans Memorial Hall will continue its Lunch and Lecture Series from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesday,
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Intersection at Jefferson, Main to remain closed for two weeks

Online Staff Report Starting today, Monday, July 16, the intersection of Jefferson Street and Main Street in downtown Rockford will be
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State Treasurer launches I-Cash program, adds 780,000 names to unclaimed property database

Online Staff Report SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) announced July 13 that the state’s Cash Dash unclaimed
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Man sentenced to 12 years for 2011 burglaries of Rockford Country Club Pro Shop, Prairie Street Brewhouse

Online Staff Report James Mabrey, 50, was sentenced July 11 by Judge Rosemary Collins to 12 years in the Illinois
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Rock County work release program escapee sentenced to six years for possession of a weapon by a felon

Online Staff Report Brandon Disrud, 25, pled guilty July 11 to unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and
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Three arrested in connection with stabbing of 38-year-old Rockford man

Online Staff Report Tywanna L. West, 47, Shawanna Hurt, 21, and Clayton Parr, 40, all of Rockford, have been arrested in
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Five adults displaced, one firefighter injured in 11th Street fire

Online Staff Report Five adults were displaced and one firefighter sustained a minor injury July 13 following a fire at an
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Baby’s body found at recycling facility in Roscoe

Online Staff Report ROSCOE, Ill. — Workers sorting trash at One Source Recycling, 13125 N. Second St., Roscoe, Ill., found the
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Winnebago Landfill expansion approved in 20-3 vote

Online Staff Report In a 20-3 vote, the Winnebago County Board approved July 11 the 222-acre expansion of the Winnebago Landfill,
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Three Rockford teens charged with attempted residential burglary

Online Staff Report At 4:29 p.m., Thursday, July 12, Rockford police responded to 1506 Yonge St. in regards to four individuals
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Sensata employees in Freeport reach out to Mitt Romney for help in saving their jobs

Online Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Employees at Freeport’s Sensata Technologies plant are reaching out to former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney,
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Man sentenced to 16 years for 2011 burglary of downtown Roly Poly sandwich shop

Online Staff Report Verez Watts, 51, was sentenced by Judge Rosemary Collins to 16 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections
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Man charged with obstructing justice in July 7 death of business partner

Online Staff Report At 5:03 p.m., Saturday July 7, Winnebago County Sheriff’s deputies were sent to the rear loading dock area
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X-ray films stolen from SwedishAmerican Hospital

Online Staff Report As required by the Department of Health and Human Services, Rockford’s SwedishAmerican Hospital is informing the public that
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Man sentenced to two years for forging letter from employer to get out of jail

Online Staff Report Marcellus Motton, 25, pled guilty June 29 to the offense of perjury and was sentenced to two years
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18-year-old charged with three counts of burglary to motor vehicle

Online Staff Report Diquan Bryant, 18, of Rockford, has been charged with three counts of burglary to a motor vehicle in
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Man charged with July 7 robbery of Villa di Roma pizza delivery driver

Online Staff Report Larry D. Sturdivant, 21, of Rockford, has been charged with the July 7 robbery of a Villa di
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Sinnissippi Riverfront Parking Expansion project under way

Online Staff Report Rockford Park District has begun the Sinnissippi Riverfront Parking Expansion Project. The expansion will add 82 parking spaces
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Man sentenced to 70 years for 2007 murder of ice cream vendor

Online Staff Report Rafael Santos, 23, has been sentenced to 70 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the
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Park District responds to lawsuit by former Park District police sergeant

Online Staff Report Former Rockford Park District police sergeant Richard Scot Nason filed a lawsuit against the Park District June 29
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Health Department reports first probable case of measles since prior to 1994

Online Staff Report The Winnebago County Health Department (WCHD) is investigating a probable case of measles. The investigation has found a
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Local officials protest closing of west-side driver’s license facility

Online Staff Report Local officials will meet at the Illinois Secretary of State’s Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) facility at 3816 Auburn
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Man sentenced to a total of six years for battery of a peace officer, threatening a public official

Online Staff Report Thomas Vojtech, 31, pled guilty July 6 to the charges of aggravated battery to a peace officer and
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GateHouse shakeup hits ‘Register Star’

By Richard S. Gubbe Contributing Writer Gatehouse Media has shaken up its top management positions in Rockford and Springfield, and the
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Tour De North End bike festival returns July 14

• Free event promotes bicycle safety, North End Rockford businesses Staff Report Rockford’s original bike festival and neighborhood ride, The Tour de
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Roscoe at VFW National

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Veterans of Foreign Wars have a special event coming up this month, with a Roscoe flower.
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Cherry Valley telecom tax eliminated

Staff Report CHERRY VALLEY, Ill. — Residents of the Village of Cherry Valley should see their phone bill go down beginning
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Animal Services announces Golden Whiskers adoption program

Staff Report Winnebago County Animal Services (WCAS) has announced the Golden Whiskers adoption program for senior cats and senior dogs 7
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City urges residents to be aware of energy supply scams

Staff Report The City of Rockford is alerting residents to be aware of alternative energy suppliers misrepresenting themselves as the
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19-year-old sentenced to three years for setting car on fire

Online Staff Report Ericton Lewis, 19, pled guilty July 6 to one count of arson and was sentenced to three years
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Man charged with murder in July 5 stabbing death on North Horsman Street

Online Staff Report Melvin Perkins, 30, of Rockford, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the July 5
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State Treasurer in Rockford July 13 to unveil new name for state’s Cash Dash program

Online Staff Report Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford (R) will be at Rockford Public Library from 1:30 to 2 p.m.,
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Six arrested for DUI following Fourth of July patrols by Boone County Sheriff’s Department

Online Staff Report BELVIDERE, Ill. — The Boone County Sheriff’s Department recently conducted extra patrols for the Fourth of July holiday.
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Local elected officials sign in support of concealed carry

Online Staff Report Rockford Tea Party has collected more than 4,000 signatures — including those of local elected officials — in
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July 6 Rockford City Market: Music by Empty Pockets and activities from Discovery Center, Midway Village

Online Staff Report Cool off after work, and bring the kids for a night of fun at Rockford City Market. The
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Chicago Rockford International Airport, City of Rockford get $2.7 million to rebuild major access roads

Online Staff Report WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced July 2 a $2.7 million Economic
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Restrictions in place on Rock River for July 4 holiday

Online Staff Report Winnebago County Sheriff Richard A. Meyers announced the following restrictions for the Rock River Wednesday, July 4: • Effective
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Celebrate the Fourth

From the July 4-10, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with
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Summer Clothing Drive set for July 14 at area Hilanders

Staff Report LOVES PARK, Ill. — Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) wants you to strip your closets, dressers, basements and
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Police conducting enforcement zones

Staff Report During the month of July, the Rockford Police Department will be conducting enforcement zones, saturation patrol and roadside
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Garbage collection schedule changes because of Fourth of July

Staff Report Garbage collection for City of Rockford residents for the week of July 2-6 will have an altered schedule
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Beloit, Wis., man dies following motorcycle accident on Perryville Road

Online Staff Report Christopher Fanizzo, 23, of Beloit, Wis., was killed Sunday, July 1, when he lost control of his motorcycle
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